I guess it’s all down to habit preferences when it comes to cleaning products. Thanks to the commercial cleaning products, we love how our shampoos and toothpaste lather beautifully. But lather comes from a foaming agent like a surfactant. And not all surfactant is environmentally friendly. And one thing we should also know is that, when a cleaning product doesn’t foam or doesn’t lather as much as you would like, doesn’t mean that it doesn’t clean well. Today’s whitening tooth powder recipe falls into this category – it doesn’t lather and foam but it cleans as well as conventional toothpaste. As promised in my post- Homemade Anti-Plaque Toothpaste, I will come out with a recipe without SLS, and voila here it is, let’s look into it.
Ingredients of Whitening Tooth Powder
Kaolin Clay
Kaolin is natural, white clay, and just so happens to be one of Earth’s most abundant minerals. It acts as a safe, effective cleaning and polishing agent. Rich in minerals and natural bleaching agents, kaolin clay can give you a whiter smile. Due to its antibacterial properties, it also reduces or eliminates bad breath, prevents cavities, and boosts oral health. The calcium, zinc, and magnesium in kaolin clay will strengthen your teeth naturally [source].
RELATED RECIPES with Kaolin Clay:
Activated Carbon Powder
For the hype of using activated carbon powder as a tooth whitening agent, I had also included a small amount of it in my formulation. I haven’t used this tooth powder long enough to see the significant result, however, I found this interesting article about a user’s tooth whitening experience with activated carbon powder.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is the only liquid ingredient in the recipe to help to combine all the ingredients. To avoid clumps, please whisk agressively during mixing.
Sodium bicarbonate
According to this study, sodium bicarbonate is efficient in tooth-whitening. I have formulated for about 34% in this recipe, which is efficient for tooth cleaning.
Zinc Citrate
Zinc citrate is an active ingredient that helps to fight of plaque efficiently. Study shows that 2% of citrate in a toothpaste formulation leads to a significant reduction in plaque growth[source].
Related recipe with Zinc Citrate:
Menthol Crystal
Menthol crystal is included to help you to have a fresh mouth breath after toothbrushing. Opting it out will also give you a rather plain taste.
Related recipe with Menthol Crystal
Formulation of Whitening Tooth Powder
| Phase | Ingredients | % w/w |
|---|---|---|
| A | Kaolin Clay [ US / Europe ] | 50.05% |
| A | Sodium Bicarbonate [ US / Europe ] | 34.04% |
| A | Activated Carbon Powder [ US / Europe ] | 3.35% |
| A | Coconut Oil | 9.20% |
| A | Zinc Citrate | 2% |
| A | Menthol Crystal [ US / Europe ] | 1% |
DIY Tools & Packaging
- Electronic balance [ US / Europe ]
- Mini Inox Whisk [ US / Europe ]
- 50ml Frosted Glass jar [ US / Europe ]
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Whitening Tooth Powder
Course: UncategorizedDifficulty: Easy4
servings30
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minutesIngredients
Directions
- WeighĀ all the ingredients into a small beaker, or directly into the packaging you plan on storing the serum in. Stir to combine. Transfer to a glass jar (if you didnāt start there) and youāre done! AĀ 50ml frosted glass jarĀ is a good fit for this batch size. Thatās it!
Notes
- Keep it reasonably dry and cool, this toothpowder can last for at least 6 months.
- This toothpowder is not designed for children less than 3 years old.
- This is a rather simple recipe with just a few ingredients, substituting any of the ingredient will lead you to a formulation re-developement territory.
- If you are looking for a conventional toothpaste recipe, check this recipe homemade Anti-Plaque Toothpaste out!
How to use Tooth powder?
To use it, just use your damp your toothbrush and gently press on top of the powder, you will get enough amount tooth powder to brush your teeth.
Have you ever use a tooth powder before? I would like to hear from you regarding your tooth whitening experience.
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Calleigh
Hi, I am Calleigh, MEng Chemical Engineering and a process engineer, and I'm here to show you how to DIY your skincare and household products with the correct formulation and using only natural ingredients. I believe that eating good food (Yes I have cooking recipes too!) and living in a chemical-free environment are the keys to having a healthy lifestyle. And that doesn't need to be expensive.
